by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 17, 2025 | Pharma / Market Access
High-pressure decisions expose what an organisation really is. When time is short and the stakes are high, people fall back on instinct, hierarchy, or panic. Those with strong frameworks think clearly, while others scramble. A decision-making framework is simply a...
by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 17, 2025 | Pharma / Market Access
Toxic culture is like damp in an old house. It starts quietly, often hidden behind paint. By the time you see the marks, it has already spread. Fixing it means more than repainting. You have to strip back and deal with the cause. Culture becomes toxic not through one...
by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 17, 2025 | Pharma / Market Access
A friend once described leadership as “being sure enough to act and humble enough to listen.” That balance is harder than it sounds. Many leaders overcompensate one way or the other. Some radiate confidence but never question themselves. Others are so self-effacing...
by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 15, 2025 | Pharma / Market Access
Influence is often mistaken for charm or position. In reality, it’s built through credibility, consistency, and contribution. I once watched a project manager with no title quietly guide a senior team to a better decision simply because she’d earned their trust....
by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 15, 2025 | Pharma / Market Access
Innovation is often described as magic. People talk about creative geniuses and lightbulb moments. In truth, innovation behaves more like a muscle than a miracle. Practice, structure, and feedback foster growth, not inspiration alone. Some years ago, I ran a workshop...
by Tony Akiwumi | Nov 15, 2025 | Pharma / Market Access
Decision-making is a bit like driving through thick fog. You can see just enough to keep moving, but never far enough to be certain. Some leaders accelerate anyway, convinced of their instincts. Others freeze, paralysed by the need for perfect information. The best...
